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November 08, 2006

What? Are Ya Kidding Me?

So... The back is totally better. Thank the Lord. However, now I have re-injured my left foot by twisting it and tearing a ligament. I mean, would you believe it? About a month ago I fucked it up coming down the stairs late at night like a blind jackass and then the other night, after it was starting to get better, I did the exact same thing again to the exact same foot! So yesterday, I went for the full run of doctor visits... X-Ray, MRI, the orthopedic specialist, general practitioner... The works! Why am I telling you all this? Well, it's a slow news day over here and frankly, I really have NOTHING to do but be on the computer and elevate it & ice it! They got me in a full on "boot" thing that I have to hobble around in and have also given me a cane. I'm thinking that I can call Lil John and get a hold of his cane guy. Maybe get it all upgraded into an actual accessory. Perhaps I should give Newsted a call and see if he wants to start a new band, as he is out of commission with a shoulder injury. Acoustic sets in hospital waiting rooms across the country? E.R. Tour 07? The pain I can deal with... Even the limited range of motion and inability to go places is bearable. The worst part? A couple of things:

1. Answering this question 500 times. "Oooh! Ouch! How'd you do that?"

2. Not being able to do the cardio.

3. This comment: "Boy, somebody's trying to tell you something!" NO, THEY ARE NOT!

4. EVERYONE is a doctor all of a sudden. "You know, you really should _______"

5. Trying to "finish" while only being able to curl the toes on one foot!

I have no idea of what exactly we are looking at here, but it is, evidentially, the inside of my foot... The soft tissue and all. I would say that the MRI experience was the best part of this whole thing. I am a sucker for medical advancements and technology, so I kind of felt like I was in my own Discovery Channel world. The MRI machines are LOUD as fuck. It was almost like being at some uber underground techno dance club in Berlin, because the noise that the machine makes, is actually in time. Kind of soothing to be honest. I dimmed the lights, broke out a glow stick and went full on Discovery Discotheque in there.

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November 8, 2006 03:39 PM


Comments

Dude, your falling apart on us ha ha ha
FIRST!!!!!!!!!!!!!

Posted by: Frank at November 8, 2006 03:57 PM


dave does that mean you wont be playing the show at the dragon fly on the 15th? and hope e feel better.

Posted by: jake at November 8, 2006 03:57 PM


HAHAHAHA! You have to laugh at yourself right?

Well if you want to hear a funny story, I can top yours. I used to work at a grocery store, and one night I was back in the freezer pulling down a four pack of ice cream. The plastic broke, and one fell out and clocked me in my eye. They made me go to ER to fill out an accident report. I told the nurse an ice cream container hit me in the eye, and she asked what flavor! the next day I had a huge black eye and all the customers were asking me what happened. Of course they had a difficult time buying my story. I was so sick of people asking me, and then coming up with their own assumptions. I thought, I should put a sign up on my checkstand!

Posted by: Linda from San Diego at November 8, 2006 03:58 PM


I didn't finish reading your post before I commented. I have had so many MRI'S that I quit counting. Funny you would enjoy the experience, I lay there having an anxiety attack thinking LET ME THE FUCK OUT OF HERE!

Posted by: Linda from San Diego at November 8, 2006 04:02 PM


Dave, stay away from Tom Green...or maybe this will help > http://www.trepan.com/_index.html

Posted by: roscoe at November 8, 2006 04:02 PM


Okay okay,. here's a question. Where in the world do you buy you clothing gear from.... like that light purple top you wear and those pnats from the "WHy Cry" video.? Nice by the way..
Take care of yourself you should used a glow stick to go down the stairs. ha ha ha

Posted by: Frank at November 8, 2006 04:04 PM


DAmn, can I resumit my question again. Since it appears that I don't now how to spell, ha ha ha

May the rest of the day be a good one on the computer :-)

Posted by: Frank at November 8, 2006 04:08 PM


Okay, I couldn't resist telling you I clicked on that photo and saved it. The look on your face is priceless. I love the boot and the cane! Thanks for making me laugh so hard, I was crying earlier. I laugh at myself when I get hurt too. I do understand your pain and frustration, but I have to admit I'm still laughing!

Posted by: Linda from San Diego at November 8, 2006 04:10 PM


On the upside, you look quite distinguished with the cane!

Feel better soon.

Posted by: gabrielle at November 8, 2006 04:12 PM


Dude, your just as bad as me... if its not one thing its the other, if its not your back its your foot, with me, if its not my knee its my foot and a cold! Damn Autumn/Winter (although I love those seasons really)

Peace,
Mark

p.s Where DO you buy clothes as featured in the 'Why Cry' video dude? Those pants are shit hot!

Posted by: Mark at November 8, 2006 04:12 PM


You fucking pussy.

I cut off my arm after a boulder fell on it.

You don't see me laying about whining about.



Then again, I don't wear make-up or prance around in fishnets either.

Posted by: Aaron Ralston at November 8, 2006 04:12 PM


Rotten luck Dave. Sorry about that...did you get out to vote?

D

Posted by: Dawna at November 8, 2006 04:24 PM


You are too fucking adorable, D.

Feel better!

Posted by: Theresa at November 8, 2006 04:25 PM


Is it true Panic Channel is not playing either Vegas show on the 31st or the 1st - someone please confirm - heart is melting as we speak.......

Posted by: luckystarz at November 8, 2006 04:25 PM


Hey Aaron, we don't see you laying around whining about it, but we know you are whining about it because you just posted it. Too bad the boulder didnt fall on your head. Dave hope your foot feels somewhat better.

Posted by: Tracey at November 8, 2006 04:25 PM


Wow, if I could only type with one hand, I wouldn't have the gone for the hyphen. Guess I'm just lazy. Very impressive. Also, your ability to hit the shift key is amazing! Triumph of the Spirit, Aaron!

Posted by: DN6767 at November 8, 2006 04:25 PM


Jeez Dave, you're just injuring yourself all over the place! :p Just so you know, if you go on E.R Tour '07, there will be some PACKED waiting rooms - can you just imagine people breaking out the glowsticks in the waiting room? :p

Hope you feel better soon and stop injuring yourself. Although I'm diggin' the cane. You've got a whole... injured pimp chic thing going' on.

Much Love,
~Ali

Posted by: Ali at November 8, 2006 04:28 PM


Awwww, poor baby. You look so sad!

Thanks for answering my dorky sunday 10 question (about about sunday 10)!!!!

Posted by: jmitchkc at November 8, 2006 04:32 PM


A friend of mine walks with a cane due to a bad motorcycle accident some time back. His canes are bad ass. I'll hook you up w/ his supplier. LOL!!!!

Take care of yourself!

VioletWordsmith

Posted by: VioletWordsmith at November 8, 2006 04:33 PM


I love when you jump in here Dave! You got me going, thanks for brightening my day!

Posted by: Linda from San Diego at November 8, 2006 04:35 PM


dude - you poor bastard - at least canes are hot! very stylish accessory, i think all the kids will be clamouring for one soon. i like to view injuries as an excuse to be adventurous with my explanation for how it happened, a different story for everone that asks - you could have a field day with any media questions!

Posted by: Katrina at November 8, 2006 04:37 PM


Well I guess the upside is that at least your "boot" thing is black - it really could have been a major fashion faux pas - even worse than your white back brace!

Take Care xxx

Posted by: mischa at November 8, 2006 04:47 PM


Shit, man... it's always something.

Maybe Don Magic Juan can hook you up. He always seems to carry a fashionable stick.

Posted by: Rob at November 8, 2006 04:51 PM


Dave
I go away for two days and you fall apart. HAHA
Sorry about your luck but with a little rest hopefully you will be back to your old self soon. We need you in top form for your tour coming up with Rockstar.
Sending you kisses to help make it better
Amanda
xxxxx

Posted by: AmandaH at November 8, 2006 05:00 PM


Dang D your fucked up...so Im hoping we'll get alot more of SRL..huh... soo can I call ya "House" now? with you limpin around with your cane n' shit..haha

Posted by: Colleen at November 8, 2006 05:02 PM


Dave,

The same thing happend to a friend of mine. He was climbing down a ladder after cleaning out his his rain gutters when he got tangled up on the bottom rung. He tore one of the ligaments in his foot.

Now here's the crazy part - after the surgery to repair the ligament, he got a staph infection and ended up losing his leg!

He tried to sue the hospital but lost. Unfortunately he didn't have insurance so he is out the $450,000 it cost him for medical bills. He ended up losing his house. Then to top it off, his wife left him for some guy at his work!

Now he lives with his parents (he's 39) and drinks all the time and recently got arrested for drunk in public. While he was in sheriff's lock up while he waited for his dad to cvome bail him out, a couple of gang members in there stole his prosthetic leg and wouldn't give it back. When he finally did get it back, they had broken part of it - the part where his stump sits.

So when he got home his prosthesis didn't fit right. It rubbed up against his stump and created a sore. That sore then got infected and now he's back in the hospital.

All this because of a torn ligament in his foot.

Bob

Posted by: Bob Bongo at November 8, 2006 05:07 PM


Dude when my dad had an MRI he asked if they had a soundtrack in the gift shop. He's weird.

I had to do a kidney test a few months back and it was this total machine from the future at Cedars Sinai. They gave me a diruetic IV and I lost like 6 lbs, it was awesome. Lol. I hate drs/medicine but I'm down to lose 6 lbs doing nothing any time.

Anyways, feel better.

Posted by: Amy at November 8, 2006 05:08 PM


Darlin'Dave,
That forlorn little face...and you're not even
40, yet!!!! Awwwww!!!!
I wanted a sword in my cane.. (had to use one
while recovering from a back injury, along with
the damned brace). Just wanted to launch the
thing, while yelling "En garde, you scurvy knaves!". Might have been the pain meds, but
then again, maybe not!
Feel better..sending a hug for your uninjured
upper half, a.wolf

Posted by: mariem at November 8, 2006 05:13 PM


I'm an RN and I would have given my right arm to have you come to our ER. All my toes would definitely curl!! Seriously though, sorry to hear about your foot. Unfortunately, you're gonna have to be really careful with it -even after it heals. Hopefully, you'll go to physical therapy to strengthen it and prevent reinjury. Feel better soon.

Posted by: Cagirlygirl760 at November 8, 2006 05:16 PM


Dave...I'm feelin' ya on the 'finish' while only able to curl the toes on one foot....Now, THAT'S an inconvienence...I'm sure you have lots of ladies willing to help you with that rehabilitative process!!

Maybe that's the thing someone is trying to tell you?

haha
love!,
jezzi(curling..it's not just an Olympic sport!)

Posted by: jezebel at November 8, 2006 05:43 PM


Dave, Dave, Dave,
I feel for you. I was just getting excited to being out of therapy(physio)and bang! I went and irritated two disks in my back. Damn it! Off to therapy again.
Well, I did find away to curl my guys toes, so no worries there. (It's all in the pillow). Be good and if you can't be good at least have fun. Oh and the cane IS sexy.

Posted by: little B at November 8, 2006 06:02 PM


walking down the stairs carrying an office style stapler (real metal one) & tape dispenser (the heavy kind). slipped, went down 5 stairs, laid out at the bottom, lost hold of the stapler. stapler comes down & hits me in the fucking head......

as long as you still get to curl your toes doin' sumpin' sumpin', you're good to go!!!!

Posted by: mary at November 8, 2006 06:02 PM


Aaawwww, poor Dave :(

Do you need someone to kiss your boo-boo leg better :)

Posted by: CandiTowers at November 8, 2006 06:08 PM


Hi Dave and Everyone!
sorry to hear about your foot and hope it heals fast. i feel for you and can imagine the pain.

this month is when you were going to announce the winners of that contest you were running on The Panic Channel page. I hope to receive a rose and an overnight date. oh, wait, that's a different bachelor. I hope to receive a cami and a chance to meet you. wearing my cami.
love you always.

and congrats to vixen CJ and the indie bands. what an honor to be picked to appear on your website! i'd love it!

Posted by: Season at November 8, 2006 06:11 PM


Sorry to hear about the foot Dave. So even thought I normally recommend massage for pretty much everything(being a LMT)...I'm going to have to say that it would be wise to stick with the ice for the ankle. Although massage probably could help with being able to "finish". :-)

~katie

Posted by: Katie at November 8, 2006 06:22 PM


Hope you feel better soon, Dave.
<3 always

Posted by: Francesca at November 8, 2006 06:25 PM


Awww.. you don't need more wanna be doctors telling you what you shouldn't do. You just need one sweet nurse, who will say.. oh no.. don't do that... let me do that for you (this nurse says with a naughty grin!!!) I hope your feeling better soon.

Posted by: Traceee at November 8, 2006 06:29 PM


How much more can one guy take?! Hopefully this will be the last of the injuries for a long time for ya. Like Mischa mentioned above, at least the damn boot thing is black. Now to find an awesome cane for yourself; good luck with that. Sending you quick recovery wishes.

Thanks for sharing the link to the Layne Staley Fund.

Jackie

Posted by: Jackie at November 8, 2006 06:32 PM


I'm telling ya, it's the approaching 40 curse! At least you don't have to worry about your tits beginning to sag! Start doing major glute work though . . . that's where gravity gets you guys! Sorry to hear about your spill (again). Get some NetFlix . . . a good mind-fuck like The Usual Suspects.

Be well - and be CAREFUL!

Love ya,

H.

Posted by: Heidi Z at November 8, 2006 06:55 PM


I'll kiss it better for you Dave. :)

Be well soon. love and hugs
Lisa
xxxx

Posted by: ylais at November 8, 2006 07:12 PM


Hmm, well, from what I've read this is the third incident, and things tend to come in threes, or so I've heard, considering that I'd say you are safe now. Or, maybe not, just all depends.

Ok, now my maternal instincts are kicking in, so don't try to do too much before you're able to do so...., wash your hands before eating, and eat your spinach. Before you know it you'll be singing, "I"m Popeye, the sailor man!", or in your case, "I'm Navarro, the rockin' man!".

Ok, I'm done now. Take care, hon.

~Nins~

Posted by: Ninsee60 at November 8, 2006 07:15 PM


aww poor baby

Posted by: callieJ at November 8, 2006 07:25 PM


i have to say that i totally love it when i sprain/tear something because of the rest i get when i'm in the mri. most amazing naps ever. best twenty or so minutes of my life...

Posted by: Megs at November 8, 2006 07:26 PM


Love your discription of the MRI machine. I had 3 of them. Once they had music playing which was annoying as all hell. The tech kept telling me I was moving..."ya bastard, I AM NOT!!!...Am I allowed to breathe???"
Ty for letting me vent...
Hope you can stand on both feet soon.
Hang in there.
j~

Posted by: Jane at November 8, 2006 07:26 PM


Jeez Nins, for God's sake, don't tell him to eat spinach, what with all the problems that's caused lately! lol!

Seriously Dave,hope you feel better soon, but in the meantime, you may as well give us some more SRL, right?

Posted by: Lynda (walkyrie333) at November 8, 2006 07:30 PM


Mr Magnetic Reasonance Imaging=MRI, sorry about your ligament tear.-
:(

Hopefully better days ahead!

My Rx for your foot is=elevate, ice , and SRL for some people who MISS IT!


mi amor, Db

Posted by: Danni from ND at November 8, 2006 07:31 PM


Well, Dave, it seems we have random injuries in common. Mine is so ridiculous I have to share, b/c it will bring a smile to everyone's face! So there I was....decided that it was high time I wash the mattress pad on my bed. Now, it's kinda a tight squeeze putting it back on...Oh, that's right, I lost my grip and my thumb sailed into the wall....breaking it (my thumb, not the wall). That's right, it is apparently dangerous to make one's bed. Hope you're smiling! -kat

Posted by: kathleen at November 8, 2006 07:42 PM


Gosh Bob I just read your comment... Talk about a guy having bad luck. I have to admit to laughing my arse off while reading it. Especially the part about the gang members. Who would ever think all that could happen to one person. ***knock on wood***

Dave, please please don't climb up any ladders.

Posted by: Jackie at November 8, 2006 07:55 PM


"Wow, if I could only type with one hand, I wouldn't have the gone for the hyphen. Guess I'm just lazy. Very impressive. Also, your ability to hit the shift key is amazing! Triumph of the Spirit, Aaron!"

THAT was brilliant!

Posted by: Caffeinated Sue at November 8, 2006 08:00 PM


and=if you are REALLY bored, how about a Friday FIve?

Do you wear cologne? What is your favorite?

Posted by: Danni from ND at November 8, 2006 08:04 PM


Dave Hunny ,
what are thoes women doing to ya .. hey get better soon gonna spare the dr speeches but if ya need a nurse e mail me and ill take the next flight.i cook a mean chicken dinner
Anyways ..take care hun ,honestly ,hope ya feel better soon

Posted by: JewlCanadainGirl at November 8, 2006 08:05 PM


Oh, dearest Dave. You're in rough shape. But at least you can get the "boot" in sexy black. Not saying much for that back brace you had going on. And on top of that, you get a sexy cane to pimp around with. Crunk that shit out and rock it!

Posted by: sourpatchkid at November 8, 2006 08:06 PM


Sorry that you got hurt again.

Matt s.

Posted by: Matt S. at November 8, 2006 08:15 PM


Seems like I'm not the only having issues today...
But look at the bright side..Netflix bro netflix.

Posted by: Ms. Maverick at November 8, 2006 08:20 PM


Dave,

It is the grim reaper of the 4th decade. Lay low and by 6/7/07 you will be free of the joint injuries. Here's one link for you. Your pic is not the same view but here .. diagnose yourself :-)
http://www.podiatrytoday.com/article/5534#
Be well and canes are cool. Go retro and get a stick with a block for the Christmas Holidays and you can be your own Tiny Tim Cratchit with top hat and all.

Posted by: IdJut at November 8, 2006 08:54 PM


sorry to hear about your foot, Dave.
It's very cool of you to put up the link to the Layne Staley Fund, though. Right on.

Posted by: lostmymind at November 8, 2006 09:28 PM


hey,....not to change the subject...but you need this chair. check it out...THE LEATHER WAS ACTUALLY TATTOOED. not affiliated...just thought you needed this Dave. how about as a little gift while you're healing?
see here: http://www.mama-tried.com/Site/home.htm
shit, can't link directly to the chair...go to Quick Nav button, then Commissions, then DL&Co.
don't know how you can buy one, but you'll figure it out.
really, you WANT this.
wish you well.

Posted by: Michelle at November 8, 2006 09:45 PM


Poor baby. If I were with you, I'd hug you and give you a kiss and possibly make you chocolate chip cookies. At least you have the time to sit around and relax. You could also take this opportunity to call up friends and have them bring you stuff because you are "crippled".

Take care.

Posted by: Jane at November 8, 2006 09:53 PM


Maybe you can find a matching boot for the right leg and start some sort of Eskimo Pimp Rocker Astronaut fashion trend.

As for the "finishing" ... it was a hot nurse, right? Them nurses. Seductresses!

You know, you really should write some songs while you're hurt.

Posted by: justin at November 8, 2006 10:00 PM


Dave, as you can see, chicks dig injured guys. You're batting cleanup right now, and no one's on deck. Make hay, my brother...

The Hooligan

Posted by: hooligandave at November 8, 2006 10:07 PM


Dear Dave, you are just so inspirational in the face of true adversity, as always.

Men always whinge when they have the slightest twinge. Try menstrual cramps or giving birth. Then you'll know true pain.

Posted by: Oh my god at November 8, 2006 10:11 PM


Poor you!! A busted foot really %$#@ hurts! The pic of your foot from the MRI is pretty neat though.

If you thought the MRI was cool, check out the pics here: "Flying Objects" http://www.simplyphysics.com/flying_objects.html

ya don't want to be in one when the oxygen tank comes flying into it!

Hang in there! Smile :)

Posted by: vicki at November 8, 2006 10:45 PM


Evening Dave. :-) That's it, I'm firing the Guardian Angels responsible for all you guys and telling them to bring in a fresh new crew. Falling down stairs suuuucks. It's one talent I have a natural affinity for and really wish I didn't. LOL I'll try to avoid all five questions and just wish you a speedy recovery, guy. I'm sending more gentle hugs your way. Someone was joking we should make a pair of 'rockstar pants' out of bubble wrap to keep Lukas Rossi safe... maybe we'd better sew you up a pair, too. LOL Seriously, sorry to hear about all the accidents lately. We want you boys feeling great and rockin' out, not laid up with injuries. You're going to be the rock version of the 'Pieces of Eight' skydiving team if y'all keep this up. Well, you know, after watching the show "House" on TV, canes can be sexy. LOL Can't recommend them, though, because they'd probably mess your back up, again--Catch 22. I always say a person can tell how old they're getting by how much of them winds up on the nightstand before bed... glasses/contacts, braces, teeth, etc. LOL So *that's* what you saved the last glow stick for... way to think ahead, man. ;-) My family never really went on vacations (except a couple of spectacularly disastrous ones LOL), so we've always treated places like hospitals as a cheap version of Club Med. (Just a different kind of 'Med,' that's all. ;-P) That's where we tend to catch up with each other and have a good visit. LOL I'm sending warm thoughts, healing vibes and prayers for strength and recovery your way. Peace, love and for goodness sakes play safe, folks, to all our peeps.

Posted by: Sanlin at November 8, 2006 11:14 PM


Man...That's rough! I've torn a lig or two in my time, except they were knee injuries...probably a little worse....Feel better soon

Well everyone, today is a good day to be in America, huh?!?! Talk about "Taking it back"

Love, Amber :)

Posted by: Ambersonian at November 8, 2006 11:17 PM


Dave

sending "feel good" energy for the foot

votes total 2086 best radioshow

thanks for the CFR download !!!!

peace to you and everyone

Posted by: allan palmer at November 8, 2006 11:18 PM


Dave, sorry about all the injury drama!!! that sucks but I have a super important question to ask.........do you shave your legs????

Posted by: SweetMelis at November 9, 2006 12:00 AM


Dave, you poor baby, I never thought you to be some clumsy, you seem so smooth all the time I would've never thought. well. . . keep it up hahah (I'm such a pervert) and ice it. are you reading Courtney Love's new book?

Posted by: Naomi at November 9, 2006 12:15 AM


Fuckin' SEXY... Willy Wonka style (Johnny Depp's, of course)

Posted by: MyiisOnly at November 9, 2006 12:17 AM


OK, so poor baby. But the pic of feet? Feet are disgusting.

Posted by: Melissa S. at November 9, 2006 12:38 AM


feet!

Posted by: amy at November 9, 2006 01:55 AM


You and Jason could be called Limited ROM.

Posted by: Savvy at November 9, 2006 02:21 AM


sweetheart!
hope you heal fast and are running happy soon.
still lookin v sexy.
the toe curling had me giggling.
sending kisses to make it better, or at least take your mind off it... xxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxxx
And really feeling you when suddenly everyone offeres advice and knows what can fix it for you - if that was really true then those glow sticks would be magic wands and we'd all have one.
have you had this off people too? "so, you've hurt your foot - that means you should sit still, change your direction or just stop being in a hurry" and when you hurt your back "that probably relates to taking it easy, relaxing more, staying in one place,"
you wouldn't believe the crap I got when I gave myself concussion v badly a couple of years ago! the interpretations from helpful friends never took into account the fact i was fucking clumsy. (and v lucky actually as my brain was only bruised and did heal 3 months later).
invite Jason over and write some music!
wish you better.
x

Posted by: vixen at November 9, 2006 02:38 AM


Dude, you need a way more stylish cane than that one you're lugging around....i'd expect more from a style king such as yourself....have a looksee here...they have some pretty cool stuff:

http://www.canescanada.com/

hope the foot feels better soon..much love to ya, Dave
hugs & healing kisses,
Feeknix

Posted by: feeknix at November 9, 2006 05:33 AM


Dave my man -- you're on a roll with the injuries, but you are too cute rolling with it and keeping your sense of humor. I'm laughing! And it's great that you share all this stuff with us. Rest up and feel better soon. By the way, NOBODY looks as good as you, injury or no injury! I, too, have had similar problems with my ankle -- hurt the same one twice.

And, Linda -- I'm rolling over your ice cream story. Thanks for sharing - that's hysterical!

Love ya Dave.

Posted by: Lynn at November 9, 2006 06:02 AM


Thanks for the Layne info.

Sorry about your Hoof!

Posted by: Mitchel at November 9, 2006 06:04 AM


Hope your foot heals quickly Dave. Please take care of yourself...

Posted by: Dayna at November 9, 2006 06:10 AM


Think of the bright side, you'll just have to make up for lost curling time on your left foot when it heals!

You know what? I love these random posts best.

Posted by: Jenn at November 9, 2006 07:06 AM


Two words, son. Sensible footwear! You may not be as old as me but trust me, you'll thank me later.

Posted by: Shirley at November 9, 2006 07:12 AM


Hi Mr Dave,

Just wondering...what are you going to ask Santa for this year?
:)

PS: Hope your foot feels better soon . :)

Posted by: Leanna :) at November 9, 2006 07:16 AM


Looks like a long day at the Doctor's office. No lollypop and you had to bring your own glowsticks? Was this one of those times you didn't want your picture taken? I like the cane - very dapper. I'm sure with lots of physical therapy you'll be curling your toes in no time. Maybe someone is trying to tell you that you shouldn't live in a house with stairs.

Posted by: ella at November 9, 2006 07:18 AM


I totally agree with Jenn, I love the random posts too. Hope you are feeling better soon Dave!

Posted by: Dee at November 9, 2006 07:38 AM


DAVE !
Oooh! Ouch! How'd you do that?
Wow ! It must be a bitch not being able to do the cardio. Do you think somebody's trying to tell you something! You know, you really should turn on a light when you walk down the stairs !!!! And last but not least, I can't imagine what it must be like for you trying to finish while only being able to curl the toes on one foot!
Sarcasm, just another service I provide...
Seriously, take care of yourself please !!!!
Jen

Posted by: Jen at November 9, 2006 07:58 AM


Awww...you look so sad Dave! It makes me want to pet you. Now you have lot's of time to write.

BTW:

"evidentially,"

evidently

(sorry I had to do it.)

Posted by: typopolice at November 9, 2006 08:33 AM


Pimp cane in one hand, pimp glass in the other, and it's all good..

Posted by: Junebug at November 9, 2006 08:48 AM


..awwww..poor baby... you look cute though.

Posted by: a girl at November 9, 2006 08:48 AM


I'm getting a foot MRI next week and I really didn't know what to expect until now. I'll be sure to bring along a little mirrored disco ball in my purse for some ambiance! It's part of the prep for foot surgery that I'm having next month. I was told I'm going to be wearing a boot like that for driving but I'll be on crutches for two weeks.

Whatever the hell it takes to get back into my high heels, so help me.

Spreading some foot love,
Deena

Posted by: Deena at November 9, 2006 09:18 AM


D, D, D....
You poor thing! Guess it sucks for us you'll be stuck in front of the computer! :o) I won't complain...love to read your posts.

Feel better....don't hurt anything else!

Posted by: zoodishbu at November 9, 2006 09:35 AM


You are fucking killing me with your comical sarcasm!!! I totally a busted out a loud ass BAAAHHH reading your post and the hole office looked at me knowing I wasn't doing work!!! Will you hook me up when they toss me out the door (of course I'm kidding)???

So does this "5. Trying to "finish" while only being able to curl the toes on one foot!" refer to the moments just before busting a nut??? Of course no pun intended...maybe just a lil bit!!!

So for the new band I'm thinking Dilana can head vocals, Jason on base and you guys can work real hard on releasing a holiday CD titled "We 3 Gimps"...what do you think???

Truly love you baby just couldn't resist the laughter you gave me this morning I had to just let it flow back your way!!!

Kisses~

Posted by: chrissy at November 9, 2006 09:38 AM


Oh shit I forgot to add...I know your a cardio junkie but what about swimming??? Same effects total body usage and probably therapeutic on the FOOT...are you kidding me...the view those bitches would be getting at the gym with you limping out of the pool dripping WET!!!

Fucking YUMMY!!!

Posted by: chrissy at November 9, 2006 09:40 AM


Aw, sorry to hear about the foot and all of the usual nuisances that accompany an injury like that... the questions, etc.

Too bad about the cardio, but I'm sure you'll be back on the treadmill in no time. A few days off won't kill ya. (Or you could try a stationary bike... the kind that recline; I forget what they're called. Not the same, but something.)

Glad to year that at least you're still "finishing" in one way or another. That's always a plus. Perhaps this is an opportunity to come up with some new "finishing moves"... lol

I'm also glad to hear that an MRI is somewhat musical and rhythmic and clublike. That's good to know for future reference.

And while we're all swapping stories about restrictive medical test procedures, have any of you had your eyes examined with that machine in which you CAN'T BLINK for about 30 seconds? I have, and let me tell you, that has got to be one of the biggest challenges ever. You don't realize how wonderful it is to be able to blink - and how hard it is not to - until you're on one of those things.

But it sure beats colonoscopies and catheters... though some might like those kinds of things!

Cheers,

Posted by: Denise at November 9, 2006 09:42 AM


AWWWWWWWW POOR BABY!!!!! DO YA NEED A PERSONAL NURSE LOL--GET BETTER SOON DAVE

Posted by: Gina at November 9, 2006 09:58 AM


Dave- Are you familiar with Ed Thorp's 1962 card counting "High Low System" to beat Vegas ?

I saw this awesome documentary last nite on Science channel and googled for more info.

http://www.wired.com/wired/archive/10.09/vegas.html?pg=1&topic=&topic_set=

Posted by: JD at November 9, 2006 10:03 AM


Have you seen some of the recent reviews of your boy T-Lee and Motley Crue?
Ouch.
http://www.ocregister.com/ocregister/entertainment/homepage/article_1348294.php
Not that it matters anymore, but was the rumor true you were asked to replace Mick Mars if he was unable to tour?

Posted by: Digger at November 9, 2006 10:15 AM


Yo brotha.. your tha man, gotta give you props for showing some support for Layne Staley Memorial Fund.. When Layne died it was a horrible day in Rock.. maybe its me, but i swear there was barely anthing mentioned about his death..no one seems to give him and Alice in Chains the credit they earned as being one of the best bands to come out of the 90's

Posted by: stone at November 9, 2006 10:19 AM


Clearly, you need to be more careful... stop hanging from the ceilings when you party and you won't be twisting any ligaments!!! ;)

Posted by: Rebecca/Supergoddessgirl at November 9, 2006 10:59 AM


Lynn, I'm glad my ice cream story made you laugh. It was Dreyer's Peach Ice Cream. Dreyer's even sent my a letter apologizing and asking if I was okay. Maybe they thought I would sue. They could of at least given me a years worth of free ice cream!

Dave, lucky the myth about tattoos and MRI'S isn't true. I saw the experiment on MythBusters. That photo makes me laugh everday, I set it as my wallpaper!

Posted by: Linda from San Diego at November 9, 2006 11:11 AM


Just out of curiosity Dave, do musicians get health insurance through their record labels or do you have to be self insured? How does that work?

Hope you're back on your feet soon!
Thanks so much for this blog. I love your updates each day!

Susan (works in human resources and deals with benefits and other such scintillating stuff)

Posted by: Susan at November 9, 2006 11:13 AM


My sweet diplomatic Dave....

Bless it! I hope that you get better soon. It is crazy being out of commission, lots of time to think! Also, lots of time to reflect on gratitude for what we have. I know for me, I seem to take for granted all my working parts...until they are not properly working....

I WILL SHARE THIS..... I was staying with my Mom one night a year or so ago, I put my phone on the table next to the bed to use as my alarm... the alarm went off and I plowed head first (actually nose first) into the corner of the table! Ouch! I was disoriented, felt something wet, went to the bathroom, turned on the light and I was dripping in blood! I had a gash right on the base of my nose between my eyes. I carried around two black eyes and a deep laceratiion for a couple of weeks! Everyone keep asking of course and when I told them they did not believe me, so I just smiled when asked! Being in recovery and not able to take pain meds it was a slow go back.

You will be in my prayers Dave!
Tanya

Posted by: Tanya at November 9, 2006 11:44 AM


oh no Dave, re-reading my post the typo police are going to be chasing me also!

Posted by: Tanya at November 9, 2006 12:07 PM


Does this mean we won't be seeing you on the next season of "Dancing With The Stars"??????

Posted by: Kimmy at November 9, 2006 12:24 PM


Dave,

Sorry to hear you got hurt again. Dontcha just love the unsolicited medical advice from people? I went thru fertility treatments for quite some time and honestly the worst part of that experience was dealing with the insensitivity from family and friends. They ranged from the stupid "maybe you should just relax and not try so hard" to the utterly heartless post-miscarriage "maybe this is God's will" What can ya do...opinions are like assholes, right?

Take care of YOU and get better. And if you decide to tour with Jason I'll be first in line at my Hillbilly Hospital up the road!

card carrying member of the walking wounded club,
Lily

Posted by: Lily at November 9, 2006 12:34 PM


Dave, I twisted my ankle 3 weeks ago, i have no insurance, they say if it is broke i would know it, the bone around my ankle is big still, how long does this stuff take to heal? i did it at a concert, totally fell from stairs in the dark, all my weight on my foot, i'm so sick of it already.

Posted by: frank at November 9, 2006 02:08 PM


Shit, man! I feel for you, dude! They always hit you in cycles! 18 or 19 years of playing soccer and I still haven't learned to deal with the situation you're in. And I've been there, hmm, well let's say a couple times. But a few times that I've injured my foot and I've not been able to play music standing up, I've contemplated with the idea of pulling that Cobain trick and show up on stage in a wheel chair. It would be so rad, and wrong, at the same time. Anyway, I hope you recover quickly.

Oh yeah, got my tickets for NIN today! So cool they're touring Europe next spring. Well, at least Helsinki will be ready for Reznor, I'll make goddamn sure of that.

Peace out!

Posted by: Pekka at November 9, 2006 02:46 PM


So sounds like you need a full body massage.
Find one with a foot fetish and she'll throw the foot massage in for free!

Posted by: Savvy at November 9, 2006 02:48 PM